Friday, July 18, 2014

Lean Quote: Disrespect the Impossible

On Fridays I will post a Lean related Quote. Throughout our lifetimes many people touch our lives and leave us with words of wisdom. These can both be a source of new learning and also a point to pause and reflect upon lessons we have learned. Within Lean active learning is an important aspect on this journey because without learning we can not improve.

Impossible
is a state of mind; what is impossible today may not be so tomorrow. What is
impossible for us may not be so for others. It is not impossible simply because
a human mind cannot come up with anything that does not already exist. This
means that nothing is impossible if we put our mind to it. To think otherwise
will prevent us from finding a solution.

It's
easier to say something is impossible, or at least extremely unlikely. Everyone
has periods of doubts. Everyone considers giving up sometimes, but then you
just have to remember why you tried so hard in the first place.

Never
give up. Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference. The right
attitude makes the impossible possible. Attitudes drive behavior. If you want
to succeed at anything you need to have the right mindset.

Nothing is impossible. If you never tried it then you
would never know if it worked. Every failure teaches you something if you are
willing to learn from your mistakes. Those saying it can not be done should not
interrupt those trying it. Artificial roadblocks are wasteful and
counterproductive. Keep trying. Keep learning.

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Tim McMahon is the Founder and Contributor of A Lean Journey Blog. This site is dedicated to sharing lessons and experiences along the Lean Journey in the Quest for True North. The blog also serves as the source for learning and reflection which are critical elements in Lean Thinking.

Tim is a lean practitioner with more than 10 years of Lean manufacturing experience. He currently leads continuous improvement efforts for a high tech manufacturer in a Quality Management role.

Tim McMahon is a member of ASQ Influential Voices who facilitate discussions regarding quality matters globally.